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Antique Matador/ Bull Fighter's Jacket in Custom Acrylic Box, circa 1850s

$4,200
£3,187.74
€3,674.13
CA$5,885.98
A$6,569.26
CHF 3,456.18
MX$79,798.39
NOK 43,815.18
SEK 41,005.52
DKK 27,421.32

About the Item

Encased in a magnificent custom made acrylic display box, this very luxe, rare, antique embellished bull fighter's jacket (Traje de Toreador) with detailed embroidery in gold thread. This well-used Toreador jacket is a unique piece which is in museum quality. Truly a historical wonder as you can imagine the dozens if not hundreds of bullfights that this jacket has seen. Handmade and embroidered with gold thread on silk satin. It has a lot of embroidery in canutillo, which greatly increases its value, since it makes it unique and more beautiful. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Extremely worn with age and use. Minor losses. Fair antique condition; loose threads throughout. This is OLD and still looks amazing despite its age and use. Museum quality Lucite exhibition box.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Gustavo Olivieri 20th C.1stDibs: LU832832939882

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